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Racist attacks on healthcare workers condemned by a medical defence organisation

The chief executive of MDDUS, a medical defence organisation, has condemned the “appalling” threats of violence against NHS staff.

Wellbeing in the workplace

Zaki Kanaan discusses the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, touching on how making meaningful connections is essential.

Almost one million children have tried vaping, study reveals

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain.

Oral hygiene for people with dementia frequently overlooked

Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it is a neglected area.

Women’s organisation launches campaign to tackle dental crisis

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental...

Patients are concerned about the rising cost of dental care

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially...

Employee sickness cost has increased to £30bn since 2018

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

Patients in Rutland struggle to secure NHS dental appointments

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

Dentists require more to correct decade-long pay cut

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the above-inflation six per cent pay increase for NHS dentists is welcome progress.

Dental reforms are a ‘matter of urgency’ says the health secretary

Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.

Durham and Darlington require a solution to the privatisation of dental practices

A County Durham and Darlington council meeting has heard more dental practices in the area have gone private. Councillors are considering ways to attract dentists back to the area.

Blackpool seeks to tackle tooth decay in children

Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.